Located at the heart of France’s hexagonal territory, Auvergne is a sparsely populated land of volcanic plateaus and large valleys. Unlike the Alps to the east or the Pyrénées to the southwest, its highest peaks reach only 6,000 feet above sea level and are free of snow in summer. The local authorities? efforts to safeguard the environment have made Auvergne one of the last protected zones in Europe.
Before going to Auvergne, familiarize yourself with its history and its gastronomy.
Eight centuries after Pope Innocent III launched a crusade to rout the Cathar heresy out of Languedoc, the rocky outpost of Bugarach is once again under siege. Doomsayers who believe in end-of-the-world prophecies claim will be the only plot of land to be spared when our […]
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Henri Loyrette, the pioneering boss of the Louvre for over a decade, will quit the world’s biggest museum at the end of his current term of office in April, he told AFP on Monday. Loyrette, 60, has been at the helm of the Paris institution since […]
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Wine lovers, this one is for you: the people at the Château de la Mothe du Barry, a Bed and Breakfast in the Entre-deux-Mer area of Aquitaine, have transformed 2 original wine vats into confortable, modern and stylish rooms. We’ve recently seen igloos and prisons transformed […]
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Imagine that you have found the perfect castle to spend the rest of your life with your loved ones. The Château Bellevue is a beautiful 18th Century castle that has seen better days, and it lies near Bordeaux, in the small town of Yvrac, close to […]
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From the very beginning, water has played a central role in the building of the castle and gardens of Versailles. As you prepare your trip to visit the Sun King’s royal residence, don’t forget to include some time to see the musical water shows and witness […]
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The third Thursday of November is the official date for the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau, the light, fruity drink produced in Beaujolais (Burgundy). A mix of regulations — the wine cannot legally be sold prior to that date– and some successful marketing has made the […]
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If your travels bring you near Montpellier, or if you’re wanting to visit Camargue, do not miss the incredibly charming fortified city of Aigues-Mortes. It’s a great place to stay overnight or for a couple of nights.
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